Alocasia zebrina vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia zebrina
Bright indirect
Scindapsus pictus
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia zebrina
Moderate
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia zebrina
Hard
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia zebrina
Scindapsus pictus
Family
Alocasia zebrina
Araceae
Scindapsus pictus
Araceae

Alocasia zebrina

Alocasia zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant or zebrina alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat in the...

Scindapsus pictus

Scindapsus pictus, commonly called satin pothos, silver pothos, or silver vine, is a species of flowering plant in the aroid or arum family, Araceae, native to Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java,...

Comparison Summary

Light
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Water
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Difficulty
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Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
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Native Region
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Alocasia zebrina or Scindapsus pictus?

For ease of care, Scindapsus pictus. Alocasia zebrina is hard difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.

Do Alocasia zebrina and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

Alocasia zebrina prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Alocasia zebrina and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

Alocasia zebrina is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.

Can I grow Alocasia zebrina and Scindapsus pictus together?

Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.